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KAYDON bearings are precision mechanical components that convert sliding friction between the rotating shaft and the bearing housing into rolling friction, thereby reducing friction losses. Rolling bearings generally consist of four parts: inner ring, outer ring, rolling elements, and cage. The inner ring fits with the shaft and rotates with it; the outer ring fits with the bearing housing to provide support; the rolling elements are evenly distributed between the inner and outer rings by the cage, and their shape, size, and quantity directly affect the performance and service life of the rolling bearing; the cage ensures even distribution of the rolling elements, guides their rotation, and provides lubrication.

KAYDON bearing classification

1) Combined type: Combined needle roller bearings are bearing units composed of radial needle roller bearings and thrust bearing components. They feature a compact structure, small volume, and high rotational accuracy, capable of bearing high radial loads while simultaneously accepting certain axial loads. The product offers diverse structural forms, wide adaptability, and ease of installation. Combined needle roller bearings are widely used in various mechanical equipment such as machine tools, metallurgical machinery, textile machinery, and printing machinery, enabling highly compact and agile mechanical system designs. [2) Thrust type: Thrust bearings consist of thrust cage assemblies with needle rollers, cylindrical rollers, or balls, and thrust washers. Needle rollers and cylindrical rollers are retained and guided by the thrust cage. When used with different series of DF thrust bearing washers, they provide many different combinations for bearing configurations. The use of high-precision cylindrical rollers (needle rollers) increases the contact length, allowing these bearings to achieve high load capacity and high rigidity in a small space. Another advantage is that washers can be omitted if adjacent part surfaces are suitable as raceways, resulting in a compact design. The cylindrical surfaces of the needle rollers and cylindrical rollers used in DF thrust needle roller bearings and thrust cylindrical roller bearings are profiled to reduce edge stress and improve service life.

KAYDON bearing installation

Installation of full-complement needle roller bearings is typically performed using an auxiliary sleeve. In this process, the auxiliary roller or auxiliary sleeve supports the needle rollers to prevent them from falling out. The chamfer on the shaft journal lifts the needle rollers. As the needle roller bearing moves slowly inward along the shaft journal, the auxiliary roller or auxiliary sleeve gradually withdraws until the working position is reached. The outer diameter of the auxiliary roller or auxiliary sleeve should be 0.1―0.3mm smaller than the shaft diameter. During installation, first apply grease to the inner surface of the bearing outer ring, place the needle rollers against the inner surface (leaving a gap when inserting the last needle roller), then push the auxiliary roller or auxiliary sleeve (replacing the shaft journal or bearing inner ring) into the outer ring bore, aligning its end face with the installation shaft end face or the end face of the bearing inner ring already installed on the shaft. Then apply pressure using a press or hand hammer. Needle roller bearings can also be installed by applying a thin layer of lubricating oil to the outer diameter of the auxiliary sleeve, inserting it into the bearing outer ring to form an annular hole, and then installing the needle rollers into this annular hole. After installing the needle rollers, push out the auxiliary sleeve with the working shaft. For needle roller bearings without an inner or outer ring, during installation, first apply a thin layer of grease to the rolling surface of the shaft or housing bore, and place the needle rollers sequentially against the grease at the installation site. A gap should be left when placing the last needle roller; the gap size should be approximately 0.5mm around the circumference of the needle roller bearing. Do not force the last needle roller in, nor install one fewer needle roller. Forcing it may jam the bearing, preventing rotation; installing too few creates excessive gap, causing needle rollers to skew and break during operation. For needle roller bearings with only a stamped outer ring, the outer ring wall is very thin. Do not install using a hand hammer; use a press. Hammering applies uneven pressure, easily causing local deformation of the needle roller bearing outer ring.

KAYDON bearing usage instructions

1) Bearing disassembly and assembly: Clean the bearing thoroughly before installation. During installation, use special tools to press the bearing in evenly and straightly; do not strike it with a hand hammer, and strictly prohibit striking the bearing directly. When the fit between the bearing race and the housing bore is loose, repair the housing bore or replace the bearing; do not resort to makeshift measures such as knurling the bearing fit surface or inserting copper shims. When removing the bearing, use an appropriate puller to extract it; do not strike the bearing with chisels, hand hammers, or other tools. 2) Bearing lubrication: The common lubricants for rolling bearings are lubricating oil and grease. When the circumferential speed of the shaft is less than 4-5m/s, or in automotive applications where lubricating oil cannot be used, grease lubrication is adopted. The advantages of grease lubrication include simple sealing structure, minimal grease loss, low sensitivity to temperature changes, and long service life per application. Two points should be noted when using grease: First, select the appropriate grade of grease according to the vehicle manual. For example, sodium-based grease is not suitable for automotive water pump bearings due to its poor water resistance. Second, add an appropriate amount of grease into the bearing; generally, it is advisable to fill only 1/2-l/3 of the bearing cavity. Excessive grease is not only useless but also increases operating resistance, causing heating. Special attention should be paid to automotive wheel hub bearings; "hub-empty lubrication" is recommended, meaning only a moderate layer of grease should be applied to the bearing. Otherwise, it will not only cause waste and poor heat dissipation but also lead to grease overflow due to heating, which may affect braking performance. The advantages of oil lubrication include low frictional resistance and effective heat dissipation; it is mainly used for high-speed bearings and those operating in high-temperature environments. Select the grade of lubricating oil according to the vehicle manual and replace it promptly according to the maintenance schedule. After draining the old oil, clean the mechanism before adding new oil. Fill the oil to the specified mark or level with the filler port (depending on the specific vehicle structure and requirements); do not overfill.

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